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424-acre lake in Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 16 ft. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Drawn out, this is 420 acres of water rimmed by 8.2 miles of bank, broken up by 2 islands. With a shoreline index of 2.9, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. The basin spans about 3.2 mi end to end and 0.7 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Fraser-Fort George Regional District. For a second option, Hedrick Lake lies 16 mi east.
Spring puts lake trout in skinny water — 4 to 16 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 5 to 16 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 16 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | open water | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 3 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 4 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | open water | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Early season lake whitefish use the shallows, holding in 5 to 16 ft. Even in summer they hold at 5 to 16 ft; winter keeps them in 5 to 16 ft. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 40 to 90 ft | dawn | open water | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dusk | open water | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 5 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 70 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Come spring, look for dolly varden tight to the bank in 1 to 16 ft. Through summer count on 1 to 16 ft; the winter hold is 3 to 16 ft. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small chrome spoon or a baitfish streamer is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 1 to 30 ft | dawn & midday | open water | Small silver spoon, Inline spinner |
| Summer | 1 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small chrome spoon, Baitfish streamer |
| Fall | 1 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 1 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small spinner, Egg or fry pattern |
| Winter | 3 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 45 ft | midday | open water | Small slow spoon, Weighted baitfish fly |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 16 ft.
Access data: British Columbia Recreation Sites and Trails - Recreation Sites Subset; Government of British Columbia - Dual-Verified Provincial Crown Land Shoreline; Government of British Columbia - Dual-Verified Provincial Crown Land Shoreline. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for British Columbia waters are set by the BC freshwater fishing synopsis — and special regulations can apply to Pass Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Pass Lake is about 16 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish, dolly varden on Pass Lake.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Pass Lake is regulated by the BC freshwater fishing synopsis. Check the official British Columbia regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Hedrick Lake 16 mi · Deep Lake 17 mi · Milk Lake 17 mi · Amanita Lake 18 mi · Plantation Lake 18 mi · Otter Lake 22 mi · Pacific Lake 22 mi · Papoose Lake 23 mi · Portage Lake 23 mi · Purden Lake 23 mi · Slim Lake 24 mi · Hansard Lake 25 mi
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More water nearby: Fraser-Fort George Regional District fishing maps (188 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, Pass Lake historic bathymetric survey chart. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.